Teaching Resources for Dogs and Bears by Max Porter

Bring the wonderfully wild world of Dogs and Bears by Max Porter into the classroom with these playful teaching resources, created for KS1 children aged 5+. Through humour, absurdity and the unexpected arrival of squids raining from the sky, the story opens up thoughtful conversations about arguments, kindness, empathy and choosing peace.

With pre-reading prompts, discussion questions and creative follow-up activities, children can explore what peace looks and sounds like, consider how small disagreements can grow, and think about ways to stop, reflect and reconnect. There are plenty of opportunities for imaginative fun too, from acting out the silliest argument ever to creating a breaking-news report about the extraordinary squid storm.